State Exam Information

CNA State Exam Information

You can and download the most current CNA candidate exam handbook here.  The candidate handbook provides you with vital information like cost of the exam, what to wear for testing, what to bring etc. Please review it and do not forget to bring a current/unexpired government issued ID and your TMU login information with you the day of testing.

Please note: Please call Headmaster for the next days we have reserved for our students to take the state exam. These reserved dates allow our students to take both portions of the state exam on the same date at our location. If you attempt to register using their online system, it will not allow you to register for both portions of the test on the same date. Additionally, please be aware 48 hours before the testing date, any unreserved seats are released to the general public, so do not delay in procuring your seat. 

State Testing FAQs

To retake one or both portions of the state exam login to your TMU account here. Pay for the portion(s) you need to take and select a test date.

To take both portions of the test it is $125 (for written and skills) or $130.00 (for oral and skills). To take knowledge only (written) it is $32, to take knowledge only (oral) it is $37 and for skills only it is $93.  

 Go to your TMU account here, click on sign on, then forgot password, then enter your email address. Their system will send information to your email address to change the password so you can login.

Rose Education Center does not have any control over the testing calendar/ schedule or Headmaster's scheduling system. If you are having problems with their system or having problems reserving a testing date.

CNA Knowledge Practice Tests

Taking a practice CNA exam can help you prepare for some of the items you’ll be tested on. There are several online resources that allow you to take a practice exam, as well as help you understand any questions or skills you may have gotten wrong. Here are a few sites you can use:

  • CNA Plus Academy Test
  • Free CNA Practice Tests provided by Test-Guide
  • PracticeCNATest.com Exam
  • Headmaster LLP, Wisconsin’s CNA testing agency, offers a practice test for $8.95. When selecting your practice exam, be sure to use the “Which Test?” dropdown menu to choose Wisconsin.